U.S. equity futures extended a recent winning streak, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks, while oil prices edged lower in the latest session. Futures tied to...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Category: Markets
Rising Treasury Yields Put Stock Market Rally Under Pressure
Treasury yields have climbed in recent sessions, raising concerns that higher borrowing costs could weigh on the stock market’s recent advance. When bonds offer more attractive...
Bond market pressure builds on the Fed as semiconductor stocks hold their ground
Rising pressure in the bond market is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be pushed toward interest rate cuts sooner than planned. At the same...
Oil nears $100 as U.S. stock rally loses momentum
Oil prices pushed back toward the $100-a-barrel mark in recent trading, putting pressure on a U.S. stock market that had been riding an extended run of...